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It thrives in warm climates and is easy to grow, making it a popular choice for herb gardens, containers, and medicinal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Medicinal Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulsi 'Rama' has bright green, slightly serrated leaves that emit a sweet, clove-like aroma. 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It is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine to promote relaxation, support the immune system, and improve respiratory function. The leaves are often brewed into herbal teas, tinctures, or taken as supplements to relieve stress, reduce inflammation, and boost overall wellness. Tulsi is also used in cooking, particularly in soups, teas, and curries, though its primary value is as a medicinal herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoly Basil works wonders for you in your garden as an excellent companion plant! It's strong aromatic oils including Eugenol, Oleanoic Acid, Ursolic Acid, Rosmarinic Acid, and Linalool help make it a natural pest repellent. 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This evergreen shrub is prized for its fragrant leaves, which emit a sweet, herbal scent reminiscent of pineapple and vanilla, and its small, ornamental berries. The leaves of the Bahama Berry are often used to brew herbal tea, making it a favorite among tea lovers. Beyond its culinary uses, Moujean Tea is also grown as a beautiful ornamental plant, perfect for bonsai, container growing, or as a landscape shrub. Its small white flowers, which bloom throughout the year, attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a wonderful addition to tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moujean Tea has small, oval, glossy green leaves that are highly aromatic. When crushed, the leaves release a sweet, citrusy, and herbal fragrance, often described as a blend of pineapple, vanilla, and honey. 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It is rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin C and is widely used as a medicinal herb for digestive problems, high blood pressure, and as a fever reducer.  In Ayurvedic medicine, Lemongrass is used as an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory, and an antifungal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIts sweet and lemony essence is a popular flavoring in Asian cuisine, and herbal tea made from Lemongrass is used to relieve anxiety, pain, and gently promote sleep. In addition, the fresh lemon fragrance from its oil is an ingredient in aromatherapy, soaps, and perfumes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis beautiful grass is also grown as a 2’ high by 3’ wide ornamental in full sun or partial shade in loamy, moist soil that is high in organic matter. It can be harvested year-round and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 but can be grown as a summer annual in cooler climates. 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Known for its sweet, mild flavor and delicate aroma, Cinnamon is considered the \"true\" cinnamon compared to the more common Cassia variety. This small, ornamental tree not only produces the prized cinnamon bark but also adds beauty to gardens with its glossy green leaves and small white flowers. Native to Sri Lanka and India, Cinnamon thrives in warm, tropical climates and can be grown in home gardens or containers in frost-free areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark \u0026amp; Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inner bark of the tree is harvested and dried to produce cinnamon sticks or ground into cinnamon powder. Ceylon Cinnamon is known for its sweet, delicate flavor with a light citrus note, making it the preferred variety for culinary and medicinal use. 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Native to tropical Asia, this leguminous plant is a favorite in home gardens and permaculture landscapes for its nitrogen-fixing ability, which enhances soil fertility. The flowers of Butterfly Pea are highly valued for their culinary and medicinal uses, as well as their ability to change color when exposed to different pH levels, making them popular in beverages and culinary creations. In addition to its beauty and usefulness, Butterfly Pea is a resilient and low-maintenance plant, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Butterfly Pea produces bright blue, pea-shaped flowers, often with a white or yellow throat. These flowers are not only ornamental but also edible and used in a variety of culinary applications and uses, including teas, desserts, cocktails - even natural dye for food and hair products. The flowers contain antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which give them their striking blue color and offer health benefits like anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Pea blooms prolifically and is covered with bright blue-purple (dare we say, blurple) blossoms. When used in liquid form, the color morphs depending on the ph.  For example, the blue-purple color changes to bright pink when lemon or seltzer water is added and the acidity is raised. It's incredible, cool, and magical!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant has green, oval-shaped leaflets that form along the vining stems. The foliage adds lush greenery to trellises, arbors, or fences where the vine climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterfly Pea is a fast-growing, twining vine that can reach up to 10-15 feet in length, making it ideal for vertical gardening. 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The small, bright red berries are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making them a popular superfood. Goji berries have a sweet and slightly tart flavor and can be eaten fresh, dried, or used in teas, smoothies, and cooking. The plant itself is hardy and drought-tolerant, growing well in a variety of climates and soil types, making it an excellent choice for both gardeners and health-conscious individuals looking to grow their own superfood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goji berries are small, oval-shaped, and bright red when ripe. They have a mildly sweet and tart flavor with a chewy texture. The berries are rich in antioxidants, particularly zeaxanthin, which supports eye health, along with vitamins A, C, and E. They are also a good source of fiber, iron, and protein, making them a powerhouse of nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant has slender, lance-shaped green leaves that grow densely along its long, arching branches. The foliage is attractive and adds ornamental value to the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Goji Berry is a deciduous, woody shrub that typically grows 6-10 feet tall with a similar spread. It has a sprawling, vining growth habit and can be trained along a trellis or left to grow freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary and Medicinal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoji berries are known for their health benefits and can be consumed in a variety of ways. They can be eaten fresh or dried, used in teas, added to smoothies, trail mixes, or used in baked goods. 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It is related to ornamental Marigolds but is a culinary herb in South American cuisines and has medicinal and insecticidal properties as well. Local names for Huacatay will vary by region, but are found in literature as wakataya, chinchilla, chiquilla, chilca, zuico, suico, or the Spanish term, anisillo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHuatacay grows 18 to 48 inches tall and wide and has toothed leaves and small, creamy white flowers that bloom in the fall. The flowers and foliage have an aroma of anise and taste of basil, licorice, citrus, and mint. They are popularly used as a condiment in meat, poultry, and seafood dishes, and to flavor salads, soups, stews, sauces, and even beverages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe foliage is a source of iron, potassium, and calcium and has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. Tea, made from fresh or dried leaves, is said to ease colds and respiratory issues. In addition to its other qualities, Huatacay is also a natural insect repellent, herbicide, and nematicide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt grows quickly in full sun to partial shade in rich, well-draining soil. 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Native to southern and eastern Europe and parts of Asia, catnip has naturalized across North America and beyond, proving its adaptability and resilience. This hardy herb grows easily in gardens, containers, or even windowsills, reaching up to 3–4 feet tall and wide with soft gray-green leaves and long spikes of delicate white to lavender flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eCatnip’s signature minty aroma comes from nepetalactone, a compound that triggers playful behavior in cats. But humans benefit too—catnip has been used for centuries in teas and home remedies to ease anxiety, insomnia, digestive troubles, and cold symptoms. It can also add herbal notes to soups, stews, and sauces. Harvest once stems are fully grown by cutting them at the base, then hang to dry completely for long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003eCatnip prefers well-drained soil and partial sun to thrive. 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This lush, green bundle of tropical euphoria will gently lure your senses with its aroma of cinnamon and citrus. ‘False’ varieties of cardamom are harvested for their leaves, not seeds as when you grow ‘true’ varieties of cardamom. Use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlpinia mutica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e leaves the same way you would use other cardamom plant varieties to spice up your life: The leaves add flavoring to warm teas, desserts, rice, fish, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlpinia mutica \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewill add a gentle wave of green to your garden. This plant prefers a warm, shady climate, where it can thrive without much fuss. It will thrive in warm, humid conditions that are similar to its swampy, native forest habitats in Southeast Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":31756256936036,"sku":"A4-FAL-M","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/products\/falsecardamomplantforsalesowexoticnurseryharvestingtealeavescameliasinensis_1.png?v=1759443368"},{"product_id":"black-goji-berry-lycium-barbarum","title":"Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor the horticultural road less traveled, you can take a swing at growing Black Goji Berry, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLycium ruthenicum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. 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Its strong aromatic oils like Eugenol, Oleanolic Acid, Ursolic Acid, Rosmarinic Acid, and Linalool make the plant medicinally valuable, and act as a natural pest repellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":31758007861348,"sku":"TUL-KRI-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/products\/kirhsnatulsiholybasilplantforsalesowexoticnurseryharvestingtealeavescameliasinensis.png?v=1762457378"},{"product_id":"epazote-dysphania-ambrosioides","title":"Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEpazote, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDysphania ambrosioides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, is an indigenous Mexican plant with a seasoned history. Its use in food and medicine dates back to Aztec times. Although one common name for epazote is Mexican Tea Plant, the leaves have been used medicinally all over Latin America for intestinal ailments and issues. Nowadays, the epazote leaves are primarily used to cure the hanger of well-cultured bellies, with a place in nearly every classic and contemporary Mexican dish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrowing your own Epazote plant will produce more than enough herb for your personal cooking needs, so our advice is to begin collecting epazote recipes now! For holistic use, dysphania ambrosioides makes a delicious and nutritious tea with herbal notes of mint, oregano, and anise. 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Water regularly during the first year to establish strong roots, then moderately once mature. Fertilize during the growing season with an organic fruit tree blend. Guavas are drought-tolerant once established but produce better with consistent moisture during flowering and fruiting. In USDA Zones 9–11, plant in-ground; in cooler zones, grow in a large container and protect from frost. Prune after harvest to maintain shape and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink guavas like Barbie Pink have been cherished across tropical and subtropical regions for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003esweet perfume, vivid color, and versatility in the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e. They’re enjoyed fresh, sliced into salads, blended into tropical drinks, and cooked down into guava paste for pastries. 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To top it off, it’s an easy maintenance plant that makes a gorgeous hedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLong used in Central and South American traditional medicine, this is a great addition to your first-aid garden. Leaves and roots are used to make tea or syrup for cough relief and are said to relieve symptoms from anxiety to flatulence and hypertension. Pitiona Oaxaca Lemon Verbena bears sedative, astringent, expectorant, antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, granting it plenty of beneficial purposes. Some of the plant’s key terpene compounds include limonene, linalool, citrine, and myrcene which add to its healing properties. Pitiona Oaxaca Lemon Verbena has even been used as a seasoning in mole, soups, and vegetable dishes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":42133940666566,"sku":"A4-OAX-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/products\/AAF11DB9-1C22-4CCB-9E13-4E7065A4781F.png?v=1762458971"},{"product_id":"moldavian-balm-maldavian-dragonhead-dracocephalum-moldavica","title":"Moldavian Balm ‘Dragon Balm’ (Dracocephalum moldavica)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMoldavian Balm, also known as Maldavian Dragonhead - or as we like to call it in the nursery, Dargon Balm -  is an annual herb of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Lamiaceae*\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Lamiaceae*\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e family, related to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=mint\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=mint\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/products\/beauty-berry-callicarpa?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=cc8a87c78\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/products\/beauty-berry-callicarpa?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=cc8a87c78\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeautyberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Native to temperate areas of Asia and Eurasia, the erect, multi-stemmed minty-lemon plant contains ribbed, pleasant scented leaves which can be dried into a tea, used as a spice, or employed for their citrusy essential oil. Their attractive blue-purple summer flowers grow in rows up the plant’s stem and have a similarity to Lemon Balm, bringing all the bees to the yard! Seeds can be used for their astringent properties and have been used in traditional medicine for aiding in fever. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis easy maintenance Moldavian Balm can be easily grown in containers or in a sunny to partially shady place and enjoys arid moisture. 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Blooms and fruits mature year-round, and the berries mature to sweet, bright maroon drupes devoured primarily by the birds. Roots and leaves can be harvested into a tea for promoting urination for kidney and bladder health. They are a rare and beloved tree, especially in south Florida, where they grow naturally in hammocks by the coast. These drought tolerant Maiden Berry shrub don’t enjoy salt, yet can still be found in areas very close to the ocean breeze. They grow gorgeous bonsai and make for colorful landscaping.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":42326913974470,"sku":"C4-MAI-M","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/products\/12_c22e7e34-3bdf-42b9-8ab3-ccde8e5a3993.png?v=1762459128"},{"product_id":"yaupon-holly","title":"Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"238\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorida Native Evergreen with Caffeinated Tea Leaves and Cultural Roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"349\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eYaupon Holly\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"371\"\u003eIlex vomitoria\u003c\/em\u003e) is a resilient, evergreen native shrub or small tree that has nourished and energized people of the Southeast for centuries. 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In the West Indies, herbal Spice Wood tea is used medicinally to treat upset stomachs, diarrhea, sleeplessness, and fatigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBirds also enjoy the berries, and butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to the nectar, making it a pollinator-friendly tree that can be used as an accent shrub, hedge, foundation planting, or espalier. It grows in rich, well-draining, organic soil in full sun to partial shade. 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Bergamot grows wild in dry open woods, fields, wet meadows and ditches, and at the edges of woods and marshes in the eastern fourth of Texas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBergamot is typically grown in a home garden as an ornamental and for brilliant cut flower arrangements, but it is also a powerful medicinal herb! Beautiful Bergamot blossoms make for easy, brilliant bouquets and dry into perfectly perfumed potpourri or herbal tea. Bergamot remains a prominent healing staple in traditional folk medicine. It grows wild throughout its native regions and the tea has long been used for colds, headaches and indigestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBergamot is very fast-growing and grows compact, bright pink to lavender clumps of glossy, sweet aromatic flowers.  Easy-growing Bergamot is right at home on hard to plant sloping areas, cottage gardens, and meadows.  They tolerate almost any soil condition, as long as it's well drained. 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Cultivated for centuries as a medicinal plant, it shares similar bodily attributes to other mint species, having soft stems, densely packed green leaves with serrated edges, and purple-hued edible blossoms during summer and autumn. Its leaves exude an intense spearmint taste, both fresh and dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoroccan mint tea is a popular beverage in Morocco. It is not just meant for drinking, it is meant for sharing and is a symbol of hospitality and family in Morocco. Moroccan mint is steeped along with a Chinese green tea referred to as ‘gunpowder’ tea and sugar. Once steeped, the tea is poured from a great height into glass cups to be enjoyed throughout the day and especially when one has visitors. There is a ritual to the making of Moroccan green tea, and it is highly regarded as part of the Moroccan culture. 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